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"I feel sad for any player who retires but for one so young, he still has so much to offer. I get all the personal stuff in terms of his family but I think it's England's loss."

Meanwhile, speaking on the same show, former Liverpool and England star Danny Murphy believes Vardy’s decision will prolong his club career at Leicester City, especially given the nature of the 31-year-old’s game which relies so heavily on his pace.

Foxes striker Jamie Vardy

"Vardy's thinking about his club career. He's not thinking 'I'll do everything to play for England whenever the chance comes'," he said.

“With the way he plays he is probably thinking ahead. He puts so much into it. He relies on that sharpness and that pace.

"I grew up and all I ever wanted to do was play for Liverpool. England was a bonus.